Republican State Rep. K.C. Tomlinson successfully defended her seat in Pennsylvania’s 18th Legislative District against Democratic challenger Anand Patel.
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Tomlinson gained 55.5 percent of the vote and Patel earned 44.2 percent, according to unofficial results.
Tomlinson’s win has secured her another term representing Bensalem Township and Hulmeville Borough in Harrisburg.
Tomlinson, a Bensalem Township native, has served in the state House since winning a March 2020 special election and subsequently securing her first full term in November of the same year. A third-generation licensed funeral director, Tomlinson helps manage her family’s business, Tomlinson Funeral Home, alongside her representative job.
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In Harrisburg, Tomlinson has served on committees, including Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities, Professional Licensure, Gaming Oversight, and Human Services. Her background is deeply rooted in local and state politics, with her father, Tommy Tomlinson, having retired from the state Senate.
Patel was born in India and raised in the U.S. from the age of two. He has a background in business and has held a seat on the Bensalem Township School Board.
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The race heated up in recent weeks as Democrats made efforts to claim Bensalem Township, traditionally a Republican stronghold.
The 18th Legislative District covers all of Bensalem Township and Hulmeville Borough.
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